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UK warns South America over Falklands
 [Iran Press TV] Britannia has reiterated its tough stand over the disputed Falkland islands, with Foreign Secretary warning South American countries not to collude with Argentina to reclaim its occupied territory.Britannia's immediate response came after the South American "Mercosur," including Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay, agreed to ban boats sailing under the Falklands flag from docking at certain ports. William Hague expressed Britannia's opposition to the port ban, considering Argentina's attempt to reclaim its territory as "illegal." Falklands (known as Las Malvinas to Argentina) located about 250 nautical miles from Argentina, has been a British colony for over 180 years. However, there is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened... Argentina also claimed illusory sovereignty as it controlled the islands before, and the two countries fought a destructive 74-day war over the islands in 1982. In a written statement to House of Commons, Hague stressed that the government made "justifiably robust" response to the initial decision by Uruguay on December 15 to block their docks. "We made clear that the decision to close ports to ships flying the Falklands flag has no legal basis, and that it would be unacceptable and unbecoming for any Latin American democracy to collaborate in Argentina's attempts to economically blockade the Falkland Islands," he added. Hague also said that the British government would resist any attempts, which could lead the islanders to economic or other pressure. However, there is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened... Argentina accused Britannia of breaching international laws, insisting the UK's oil-drilling operation is a clear instance of infringement on international laws. Meanwhile in his 2012 statement Prime Minister  David Cameron... has stated that he is certainly a big Thatcher fan, but I don't know whether that makes me a Thatcherite,which means he's not. Since he is not deeply ideologicalhe lacks core principles and is easily led. He has been described as certainly not a Pitt, Elder or Younger,but he does wear a nice suit so maybe he's Beau Brummel ... criticized the "unjustified and counterproductive" attempts by the Argentina government to disrupt shipping links to the islands. "Whatever challenges we face in the UK, the British Government's commitment to the security and prosperity of the overseas territories, including the Falklands, remains undiminished." "So let me be absolutely clear. We will always maintain our commitment to you on any question of illusory sovereignty. Your right to self-determination is the cornerstone of our policy," Cameron said. Posted by: Fred 2012-01-11 |
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